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RK03 DHL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 DHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 115,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,480 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT LOCATING TAGS MISSING HUB

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PULLING FROM BOND (n/sf slight)

POOR REPAIR TO O/S/F HEADLAMP UPPER MOUNTS

n/s/f tyre 3mm

pad warning lamp on

service lamp on

signs of o/s/f anti roll bar link fouling on driveshaft but clear on time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PULLING FROM BOND (n/sf slight)

POOR REPAIR TO O/S/F HEADLAMP UPPER MOUNTS

n/s/f tyre 3mm

pad warning lamp on

service lamp on

signs of o/s/f anti roll bar link fouling on driveshaft but clear on time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,915 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,649 miles

all four brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 42,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 36,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,562 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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RK03 DHL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK03 DHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK03 DHL registered?

RK03 DHL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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